Americas: Mars to clear artificial colors from human food offerings
Mars, Incorporated says it will remove all artificial colors from its human food products to meet evolving consumer preferences.
Though many of the company’s products...
Europe: Beatson’s embossed bottle for small volume beer production
Ridgeway Brewery of Oxfordshire has chosen Beatson Clark’s first standard embossed beer bottle for its range of craft beers.
The new smaller 330ml amber bottle...
Americas: Study finds zinc supplement boosts immunity in the elderly
The immune system weakens as the body ages, making older adults more susceptible to infections. Low levels of zinc impair immunity, particularly in older...
Americas: Supermarket stores see success in prepared foods counters, finds study
Most supermarket stores (64%) witnessed prepared foods category growth of 9% or higher in 2014, according to a survey conducted by Food Marketing Institute...
Europe: Research finds the elderly feel helpless with retail packaging
Packaging on supermarket goods can leave ‘older’ consumers feeling powerless and vulnerable, according to a study carried out at the University of Portsmouth.
Issues such...
Americas: Perforated conveyors reworked for pizza producer
A US-based pizza producer had been purchasing solid, endless, stainless steel metal conveyor belts from Belt Technologies.
However, the belts were breaking and warping when...
World: The Coca-Cola Company invests in Nigeria’s Chi
Coca-Cola Company has signed an agreement with Tropical General Investments Group (TGI Group) to acquire an initial minority equity shareholding in Nigeria's dairy and...
Asia Pacific: Lamb Weston company to make Lorain fries in China
Lamb Weston's TaiMei Potato Industry will help manufacture Lorain brand French fries for China-based American Lorain Corporation.
In 2015, the Company decided to diversify and...
Europe: Oil producer opens center, nurtures youths
Avril opens an agro-industrial center in south-western France that integrates all its activities from raw grain to bottled oil.
Worth €31 million (US$33.64 million), this...
Americas: ConAgra to use 100% cage-free eggs by 2025
ConAgra Foods says it will work toward a supply of 100% cage-free eggs in its US operations by 2025.
"This decision is part of ConAgra’s...